In addition to individuals who are beginning graduate or professional study, many mid-career scholars also travel to the United States, whether to participate in postdoctoral research, to lecture, to consult, or to gain additional training.

The Academic Environment in the United States

Academic and research institutions in the United States differ in many respects from those in other countries. If you will be working with faculty or researchers at universities in the United States, you will need to be aware of the constraints and pressures on academics as well as the underlying structure of the faculty system.